Journey back into body and soul – An exploration of mindful yoga with psychosis

Brigitte Sistig, Ingo Lambrecht and Susan Hatters Friedman

Psychosis, 2015, vol. 7, issue 1, 25-36

Abstract: Yoga is regarded in the West mainly as a physical activity. However, increasing evidence supports yoga’s efficacy as an adjunct treatment for complex mental health issues. This study explored the suitability of an integrated mindful yoga programme in a mental health rehabilitation centre. Ten psychiatric inpatients participated in twice-weekly 30 minute sessions over seven weeks. Semi-structured interviews and weekly journal entries were utilized to explore reasons for attending the yoga, challenges, barriers, and the programme’s impact on achieving personal objectives. Themes included increased relaxation, reduced stress, improved energy, greater ability to focus, and further motivation to engage in life. These findings support the potential benefits of yoga programmes for people experiencing psychosis.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2014.885556

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